How do I set up the Facebook Pixel for Instagram ads?

The Facebook Pixel (Meta Pixel) tracks conversions from your Instagram ads. Here's how to set it up:

What is the Facebook Pixel:

Step 1: Create Your Pixel

1. Go to Events Manager (business.facebook.com/events_manager)

2. Click "Connect Data Sources"

3. Select "Web"

4. Choose "Facebook Pixel"

5. Name your pixel

6. Enter your website URL

7. Click "Continue"

Step 2: Install Pixel Code

Option A: Manual Installation

1. Copy the pixel base code

2. Paste before closing </head> tag

3. Add to every page of website

4. Save and publish

Option B: Partner Integration

Option C: Google Tag Manager

1. Create new tag in GTM

2. Choose "Custom HTML"

3. Paste pixel code

4. Set trigger to "All Pages"

5. Publish container

Step 3: Set Up Events

Standard Events:

Event Code Example:

```javascript

fbq('track', 'Purchase', {

value: 99.99,

currency: 'USD'

});

```

Step 4: Verify Installation

Using Pixel Helper:

1. Install Facebook Pixel Helper (Chrome extension)

2. Visit your website

3. Click extension icon

4. Check for green checkmark

5. Verify events fire correctly

Using Events Manager:

1. Go to Events Manager

2. Select your pixel

3. Click "Test Events"

4. Enter your website URL

5. Browse your site

6. Verify events appear

Step 5: Configure Conversion Events

In Events Manager:

1. Go to "Aggregated Event Measurement"

2. Configure domain

3. Prioritize up to 8 events

4. Verify domain ownership

Common Issues & Fixes:

Pixel Not Firing:

Events Not Tracking:

Low Match Rate:

Advanced Setup:

Advanced Matching:

```javascript

fbq('init', 'YOUR_PIXEL_ID', {

em: 'email@example.com',

fn: 'firstname',

ln: 'lastname',

ph: '1234567890'

});

```

Custom Conversions:

Conversions API:

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